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R10 VDX

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

222,812 mi
Last recorded222,812 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 VDX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 222,812 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 222,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 111,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 97,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 97,276 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 184,504 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 184,494 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 182,898 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 85,325 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 175,757 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 71,084 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 145,846 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 57,242 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 123,470 miles

Front wipers poor

Fail 14 Jul 2021 123,383 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine all along the underfloor and all over the exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 48,486 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 104,184 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 104,181 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 34,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 87,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorbers light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorbers light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorbers light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 17,254 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 62,711 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 44,448 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 30,030 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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R10 VDX is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2015 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 59,956 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R10 VDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R10 VDX registered?

R10 VDX is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 25 November 2015.

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